2026-01-18 12:28:15

The blockchain ecosystem faces the urgency of continuous evolution. Many industry practitioners point out that if public chain technology stagnates, it will eventually be replaced through iteration in competition. This assertion is particularly evident in the comparison between SOL and ETH.

What are the key changes at present? AI-assisted capabilities have become the new differentiator. Through AI-enabled upgrades, some public chains are breaking through existing performance bottlenecks and interaction limitations. This is aimed at ETH's self-reinforcing ecosystem model — although it has deep roots, it requires more aggressive technological breakthroughs when facing demands for speed and efficiency.

Who can stand out in this wave of innovation depends on whether the ecosystem can quickly absorb new technologies such as AI, Layer 2, and parallel processing, rather than relying solely on existing advantages. This is a race about adaptability.

SOL-6,52%

ETH-3,14%

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ser_ngmi

· 11h ago

This time, SOL is really taking off; the days of ETH relying on its old reputation are coming to an end.

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TokenAlchemist

· 11h ago

eth's moat is way overblown tbh... sol's already eating into their market share through sheer throughput. ai integration changes the game entirely—it's not just about tps anymore, it's about optimal routing & state transitions that legacy chains can't handle

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AlgoAlchemist

· 12h ago

Honestly, SOL is really ramping up this time. If it weren't for the AI thing, ETH would have already panicked. But those L2 projects are also stirring, and whoever can land first is the real winner. --- Adaptive competition? Ha, it's just a fancy way of saying who won't be eliminated. --- Regarding AI support, how many have actually developed something? Or is it just another round of hype. --- I just want to see which public chain can truly run AI, not just talk tough. --- ETH's moat is loosening, and that feels a bit satisfying… But whether SOL is stable or not is hard to say. --- Speed and efficiency should have been prioritized long ago, no wonder new chains are emerging. --- The key is ecosystem execution, not just technical stacking. Let's see who’s more aggressive now. --- So which public chain is actually implementing AI? I haven't seen any decent products so far.

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GweiObserver

· 12h ago

SOL is indeed chasing ETH this time, but can AI support really turn things around? I have my doubts; the ecosystem's foundation is just too different.

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